Abroad in Japan
Season 2019
A sarcastic British man documents his weird and wacky exploits as he travels and discovers everything Japan has to offer.
Where to Watch Season 2019
22 Episodes
- 24 Hours in Japan's Inland Sea Paradise | Shimanami KaidoE3
24 Hours in Japan's Inland Sea Paradise | Shimanami KaidoThe Shimanami Kaido cycle across Japan's Inland Sea is the most beautiful place in the country. The cycle route across the chain of islands that span it, is the best way to experience it. Even if it's one brutal undertaking on par with Mount Fuji. - What Japan's Deadliest Dish Tastes Like | Poisonous Blowfish (Fugu)E4
What Japan's Deadliest Dish Tastes Like | Poisonous Blowfish (Fugu)Blowfish (Fugu) isn't a delicacy to be taken lightly, given that the poison within the fish can cause paralysis. Ryotaro and I travelled to Yamaguchi - Japan's home of Fugu - to see the dish being prepared and to taste it for the first time. - Japan's Most Expensive Tuna | $3.1Million CatchE5
Japan's Most Expensive Tuna | $3.1Million CatchIn January 2019 a single tuna was sold for a staggering $3.1m. The week before I set off for my 2,000km cycle across Japan, we set off to north Honshu, where all of Japan's most prized tuna is sourced, to watch them get caught firsthand. - I Made Friends with a Stranger at Japan's Oldest Hot SpringE6
I Made Friends with a Stranger at Japan's Oldest Hot SpringMeeting strangers is half the fun of travelling. On my 2,000km Journey Across Japan, I arrive in the city of Matsuyama, where a friendly Japanese woman takes me under her wing for the day. - What to do in Hiroshima & Miyajima | 6 Must Try Travel IdeasE7
What to do in Hiroshima & Miyajima | 6 Must Try Travel IdeasHiroshima and Miyajima Island are essential places to visit on a trip to Japan. We pass through the city in search of Okonomiyaki pancakes, Itsukushima Shrine and Japan's first Pizza vending machine! Joined by awesome friend and Japan first timer Ellen! - What Does Japanese Raw Horse Sashimi Taste Like?E10
What Does Japanese Raw Horse Sashimi Taste Like?How does Japanese horse meat taste? This week we visit Japan's largest volcano (Mount Aso), a real life Smurf Land, see Japan's billion dollar mascot and try horse meat sashimi, all in one place: Kumamoto. - 10 Things to do Around Tokyo Station | Travel GuideE11
10 Things to do Around Tokyo Station | Travel GuideTokyo station has a lot going on. We uncover 10 things to do around Tokyo station - one of the biggest stations on earth - as we eat, drink, shop and even exercise our way through the city. Featuring Ryotaro, Japan's foremost expert on everything. - Relaxing in a Japanese Hot Spring | 24 Hours in KagoshimaE12
Relaxing in a Japanese Hot Spring | 24 Hours in KagoshimaKagoshima is a hot spring wonderland and having arrived at our final destination, we explore a public bath house, a unique martial art and the award winning Wagyu beef as we finish Journey Across Japan. (I can't believe it either). - What Owning a Love Hotel in Japan is LikeE13
What Owning a Love Hotel in Japan is LikeLove hotels are big business in Japan, worth an estimated $40bn to the economy. For the first time ever we take a look behind the scenes of a love hotel and meet the charismatic owner who's built his world around the business. - 26 Traits Japanese Girls Want in a GuyE14
26 Traits Japanese Girls Want in a GuyWhat do Japanese girls look for in a guy? After a recent study, we now know the 26 traits (personality/physical appearance) that girls looks for. Let's go and discover the secrets to success, with a real life Japanese girl. Be sure to score out of 26! - Inside Fukushima: What Happened After the Nuclear Disaster?E17
Inside Fukushima: What Happened After the Nuclear Disaster?The Fukushima Nuclear Disaster is unimaginable in scale. 8 years later in the midst of a $27bn decontamination effort, we explore inside the disaster zone and meet the locals to uncover the situation in Fukushima; past, present and future. - The HORROR of Japanese Mascots | 10 Craziest CharactersE18
The HORROR of Japanese Mascots | 10 Craziest CharactersJapan's mascots are a masterclass in creativity and horror. And some are a lot more frightening than others. In this video we uncover 10 of the scariest creations found across the country. - Japanese Guy Broken by English Tongue TwistersE19
Japanese Guy Broken by English Tongue TwistersEnglish tongue twisters can be tough for Japanese people mastering the English language. To assist my friend Natsuki on his dream to becoming a world famous actor, we kick off his training with 5 of the most difficult tongue twisters - and one in particular proves remarkably challenging.